Answer to Question 1

1. Why is Thomas Paine Important to American History?


Thomas Paine was important to American history because at the time of the American Revolution, he wrote the article Common Sense. Common Sense was an article that made the people think and want to revolt against England. Thomas Paine used his articles to help persaude people on becoming independent. George Washington thought one of his articles was so convincing that he read it to all the troops at Valley Forge.

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